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If you need directions to a meeting place, please call the hike leader. If you would rather join the group closer to the trailhead, please add that in the comments as you sign up for the hike, and the hike leader will contact you about the best rendezvous.

Equipment

When hiking with the group, please bring all necessary personal items, such as water, lunch, sunscreen, etc., that you will need for an outdoor activity. Please be prepared for weather changes with rain gear and layers of clothing. Don't depend on fellow hikers to supply any of your needs. See our articles page for comments on hike equipment.

Newsletter

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Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012	Meet Time: 5:45 PM	Sign Up
Event: Full Moon Hike
Meet Location: See below for special meeting location.
GPS Location:
More Info: Bob R. will lead us on a 2-3 mile hike near the Nature Center under the light of the full moon that rises shortly after 6 PM. Meet at old school house on corner of Massard Road and Wells Lake Road at 5:45 PM.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012	Meet Time: 8 AM	Sign Up
Event: Petit Jean State Park
Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across the street from Cloverleaf Plaza).
GPS Location:
More Info: We will hike at Petit Jean State Park starting at the lodge. We will follow the scenic creek until crossing on a foot bridge past Cedar Falls. From there we will visit Rock House Cave and pass a couple of overlooks before descending to the creek. We will follow the creek to Cedars Falls and then climb out of the valley back to the lodge. This hike will be rated moderate and is 6-7 miles. Bring lunch and water. Bob H. is hike leader.
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012	Meet Time: 1 PM	Sign Up
Event: Cove Lake Loop
Meet Location: Location B – Central Mall parking lot between Sears and First National Bank, Fort Smith.
GPS Location:
More Info: This is an easy 3.5-mile loop that circles the lake and makes for a great afternoon stroll. There will be scenic views of the lake and a “lookout window” where you can see the top of Mt. Magazine. Katie will lead.
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012	Meet Time: 8 AM	Sign Up
Event: Waterfalls Hike
Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across the street from Cloverleaf Plaza).
GPS Location:
More Info: We are hoping for lots of rain in February so there will be good flow over the waterfalls along Falling Water Road. We will hike/bushwhack to Horsetail Falls, Intersection Falls, Six Finger Falls, Fuzzybutt Falls and Keefe Falls for about 4.2 miles. Bring lunch and water. Wilson is leader.

Risk

Although you are probably safer in the woods than you are in the city, you could be injured while traveling to or participating in a hike organized by the TrailBlazers Hiking Club. Our volunteer leaders are in no way responsible for your safety. You choose to hike and take the risk, so you are responsible for your own well being. Club leaders urge you to know your limits, take precaution and avoid risky behavior on the trail that could endanger you or others. If you do get hurt while on one of our outings, neither TrailBlazers Hiking Club nor our volunteer leaders accept responsibility. If you do not agree with this, please do us, and yourself, a favor by not participating. We don't want to sound harsh, but our rapid growth and large numbers require us to make this statement.